Feet and Inches to Centimetres
Quick Answer
- 1 foot = 30.48 cm
- 1 inch = 2.54 cm
- Formula: cm = (feet × 30.48) + (inches × 2.54)
Example: 5 ft 9 in
cm = (5 × 30.48) + (9 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 22.86 = 175.26 cm = 1.7526 m
Height conversions between feet and centimetres come up every day: filling in a medical form, entering height on a fitness app, comparing international clothing sizes or understanding a foreign news story. Use the free Length Converter on CalConvs for any height or distance conversion instantly.
The Exact Conversion Formulas
Feet and Inches to Centimetres
Step 1: Convert feet to inches. Total inches = (feet × 12) + extra inches.
Step 2: Multiply total inches by 2.54. Or directly: cm = (feet × 30.48) + (extra inches × 2.54)
Example: Convert 6 ft 2 in to cm
cm = (6 × 30.48) + (2 × 2.54) = 182.88 + 5.08 = 187.96 cm
Centimetres to Feet and Inches
Step 1: Divide cm by 2.54 to get total inches.
Step 2: Divide total inches by 12. The whole number is the feet.
Step 3: The remainder is the extra inches.
Example: Convert 170 cm to feet and inches
Total inches = 170 ÷ 2.54 = 66.93 inches. Feet = 5 (whole number). Extra = 6.93 inches ≈ 7 inches. Answer: 5 ft 7 in
Height Conversion Table: Feet and Inches to cm
| Feet and Inches | Centimetres | Metres |
|---|---|---|
| 4 ft 11 in | 149.9 cm | 1.499 m |
| 5 ft 0 in | 152.4 cm | 1.524 m |
| 5 ft 1 in | 154.9 cm | 1.549 m |
| 5 ft 2 in | 157.5 cm | 1.575 m |
| 5 ft 3 in | 160.0 cm | 1.600 m |
| 5 ft 4 in | 162.6 cm | 1.626 m |
| 5 ft 5 in | 165.1 cm | 1.651 m |
| 5 ft 6 in | 167.6 cm | 1.676 m |
| 5 ft 7 in | 170.2 cm | 1.702 m |
| 5 ft 8 in | 172.7 cm | 1.727 m |
| 5 ft 9 in | 175.3 cm | 1.753 m |
| 5 ft 10 in | 177.8 cm | 1.778 m |
| 5 ft 11 in | 180.3 cm | 1.803 m |
| 6 ft 0 in | 182.9 cm | 1.829 m |
| 6 ft 1 in | 185.4 cm | 1.854 m |
| 6 ft 2 in | 187.9 cm | 1.879 m |
| 6 ft 3 in | 190.5 cm | 1.905 m |
| 6 ft 4 in | 193.0 cm | 1.930 m |
Height in Different Countries
- United States: Height always given in feet and inches. Medical forms, driving licences and passports use feet and inches.
- United Kingdom: Height commonly given in feet and inches in conversation. Official documents use both systems.
- India: Height given in feet and inches in everyday life and matrimonial listings. Medical records use cm.
- Pakistan: Same as India. Feet and inches dominate everyday conversation. Matrimonial profiles almost always list height in feet and inches.
- Australia and Europe: Height given in cm. Feet and inches rarely used except when watching American or British content.
BMI and Health Calculations
When using health calculators, height must be entered in metres. Convert your feet and inches to centimetres first, then divide by 100. For example, 5 ft 8 in = 172.72 cm = 1.7272 m. Enter 1.7272 in the BMI Calculator and BMR Calculator on CalConvs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cm is 5 ft 7 in?
5 feet 7 inches equals 170.18 centimetres. Calculation: (5 × 30.48) + (7 × 2.54) = 152.4 + 17.78 = 170.18 cm.
How many cm is 5 ft 10 in?
5 feet 10 inches equals 177.80 centimetres. This is roughly the average height for adult men in the US and UK.
How many cm is 6 ft?
6 feet exactly equals 182.88 centimetres or approximately 183 cm. This is considered tall in most countries globally.
How do I convert my height for a passport?
Passports in the UK and many other countries accept height in both feet/inches and centimetres. Use the table above or the Length Converter to find your exact cm height.
How many inches is 160 cm?
160 cm equals 62.99 inches, which is 5 feet 2.99 inches or approximately 5 ft 3 in.
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